PortBIS

PortBIS is a port community business information system that is designed to connect all maritime supply chain users so that necessary information about consignments and containers can be shared between the parties.

PortBIS is intended to enable users to submit data once and use it many times.

PortBIS will be implemented in a series of phases and utilises Tradegate’s existing Smartimports and ExportNet services.

The first phase of PortBIS is the supply of empty container return information to the importer or freight forwarder as close to real time as possible. The information is generated from the empty container park when the container is returned and passed to the importer / freight forwarder in the format they require, eliminating delays in following up missing containers or chasing up on detention invoices long after the container was returned. Importers and freight forwarders now have visibility and closure in real time for their import containers.

Additionally, PortBIS receives a live feed of real-time vessel arrivals/departures from Sydney Ports Corporation, Maritime Safety Queensland and Flinders Ports. We are expecting to have Fremantle Ports and Port of Melbourne Corporation in third quarter of 2010.

In PortBIS you now have the ability to track your import empty container to the day it is returned to the empty container park. PortBIS is currently receiving empty return information from 45 empty container return locations across Australia on behalf of 12 shipping lines including Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, Hamburg Sud, NYK, PAE, MISC, APL, COSCO, Marfret, Zim, STX Pan Ocean, and Inchcape. This data can be provided directly to the importer or freight forwarder via email, the web or EDI directly into your in-house system.

Charging

Registration

As a SmartImports customer you can access PortBIS instantly by completing the online form within SmartImports.

If you are not currently a SmartImports user please contact Tradegate on 1300 552 393 or

Tradegate and Shipping Australia have developed a national electronic dangerous goods reporting product, HAZ. This product was developed based on feedback from the industry for:

• A national system
• Simple, easy to use webform for MDGFs (Multi-modal Dangerous Goods Forms)
• MDGFs being validated against the IMO standards
• Improve time for Shipping Line approvals of draft MDGF
• AMSA and Port Authority access

Using this feedback HAZ was developed with the following functionality:

Imports

• Translation of EDI and Proprietary Flat Files from Shipping Lines to Port Authority EDI Standards
• Web interface to complete missing or incorrect data prior to sending
• Data validation against IMO standards and local port requirements prior to sending to Port Authority
• Validation of Bayplan to ensure all Hazardous materials are reported
• Reuse existing data for transit cargo

Export

As an Exporter or Consolidator you are able to:

• Generate or copy online MDGF drafts and send to the Shipping Line electronically for approval.
• Validate MDGF information against appropriate standards to ensure it is correct prior to sending to the Shipping Line.
• Notification of approved MDGFs online
• Print MDGF completed forms
• Send MDGF to transport and other interested parties

As a Shipping Line you are able to:

• Approve or reject MDGF requests online
• Import MDGFs into your backend application
• Merge Export, Transit and Import cargo to generate on bound Port Authority reporting
• Send Export and Transit Cargo as EDI to Port Authorities.

Registration

If you are interested in signing up for the service please contact Tradegate on 1300 552 393 or support@tradegate.org.au for more details.